The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
